About Us

“To protect and promote Iñupiat Rights, Self-Determination, and Self-Sufficiency, as well as Preserve and Strengthen Iñupiat Culture/Traditions for Tribal Members by providing quality services in a fair and accountable manner.”

As a federally recognized tribe, the Native Village of Barrow (NVB) is directly responsible to its tribal members. During the annual meeting the membership reaffirms or elects new officials. Once elected, NVB Tribal Council is responsible for developing plans of action to address the particular interests of the tribal membership.

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Piqpakkutiqaġniq Suli Qiksiksrautiqaġniq Utuqqanaanun Allanullu Sui Iñuuniaġvigmullu

Love and Respect for Elders, Others, and Nature
Iḻagiigñiq Family Kinship Roles
Aviktuaqatigiigñiq Sharing
Iñupiuraallaniq Knowledge of Iñupiat Language
Mitaalatuniq Humor
Aηuniallaniq Hunting Traditions
Nagliktuutiqaġniq Compassion
Qiñuiññiq Humility
Paaqłaktautiηiññiq Avoidance of Conflict
Ukpiqqutiqaġniq Spirituality